Hacking College

There's a tool that can help you figure this out. It's called the "net price calculator." And all colleges are now required to post a net price calculator on their website.
The calculator asks a series of questions about the student and the family's financial situation. At the end, you get a page that shows the school's sticker price, the scholarships and grants you'd be likely to qualify for, and the price you'd be likely to pay.